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Old 23rd April 2017, 00:11
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Question about Franz Mentzel

Hi guys

I note that in Luftwaffe officer career Summaries,Franz Mentzel (JG77,JG5...) is credited with 22 victories...22 victories!
Unless I'm mistaken,I believe that this is well overvalued!because apart 6 claims between September 1939 and 2/1945,that's all.

My queryne of you can confirm his 22 victories?

Thank's in advance

Michel
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Old 23rd April 2017, 15:34
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Re: Question about Franz Mentzel

Hi Michel

Total in my opinion is eight:-

14th September 1939 3./ZG 2 Lublin R XIII Luck area Nr.1
15th April 1941 3./JG 77 Blenheim 0849 hrs Nr.2
8th November 1941 14./JG 77 unknown "flugboot" Kola Bight ~1350 hrs Nr.3
31st March 1942 5./JG 5 Hurricane S Motovski 0856 hrs Nr.4
27th May 1942 5./JG 5 Pe-2 E Pechenga AD 1215 hrs Nr.5
1st June 1942 5./JG 5 Hurricane 0505 hrs Nr.6
13th June 1942 5./JG 5 Pe-2 20km W Kola 2031 hrs Nr.7
3rd February 1945 9./JG 77 Il-2 Nr.8

Don't have a date of death for him, but born on 12th May 1916.

Kind Regards

Johannes
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Old 23rd April 2017, 23:44
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Re: Question about Franz Mentzel

Hi Johannes,
Hptm. Franz Mentzel survived the war

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